Legion Lake Dam
Legion Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Legion Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Legion Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Perry County Court (local government). It impounds the Tr-cinque Hommes Creek near Menfro.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Menfro |
| River/Stream | Tr-cinque Hommes Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.70972, -89.87389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | PERRY COUNTY COURT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31721 |
| Federal ID | MO31721 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |